Thurston Community College is a secondary community school in Bury St Edmunds, East of England. It has not yet been rated by students on y.school. Be the first to rate this community school and help other students and parents understand what the school experience is really like.
In terms of academic performance, Thurston Community College has a Progress 8 score of -0.16 (below the national average), an Attainment 8 score of 44.4, 65% of students achieving grade 4+ in English and Maths, an average A-Level grade of B-.
The school has a teacher turnover rate of 14.9%, 11% of pupils eligible for free school meals, an overall absence rate of 8.5%.
After leaving Thurston Community College, student destinations include 52% going on to university and 8% entering apprenticeships.
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Thurston Community College has a Progress 8 score of -0.16, which is below the national average of 0. Progress 8 measures how much progress students make between the end of Key Stage 2 and their GCSE results, compared to students with similar starting points nationally.
The school's Attainment 8 score is 44.4. Attainment 8 measures the average achievement of students across 8 qualifications including English, Maths, three EBacc subjects, and three open group qualifications.
65% of students at Thurston Community College achieved grade 4 or above in both English and Maths GCSEs.
Students at Thurston Community College achieve an average A-Level grade of B-. This metric covers all A-Level and equivalent qualifications taken at the school.
Thurston Community College has an overall absence rate of 8.5%. The national average for secondary schools is approximately 5.5%.
The teacher turnover rate at Thurston Community College is 14.9%. This measures the percentage of teachers who left the school in the past year.
11% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is used as a proxy for socioeconomic disadvantage.
After leaving Thurston Community College, 52% go on to university and 8% enter apprenticeships.
Source: Department for Education, Ofsted. Data shown for context only — does not influence the Student Score.
Thurston Community College was rated "Good" by Ofsted following an inspection in March 2024 (2 years ago). Based on Ofsted's inspection cycle, Thurston Community College is next inspection expected around 2028.
A "Good" rating means Ofsted found the school provides a high standard of education across all areas assessed. Around 65% of schools in England are rated Good, making it the most common rating.
Note: From November 2025, Ofsted replaced single-word judgements with detailed report cards covering multiple categories. While Thurston Community College's rating shown above was awarded under the previous system, Ofsted now provides more granular assessments. For the most up-to-date inspection information, check the school's report card on the Ofsted website.
Ofsted data is displayed for context only and does not influence the Student Score. For the official Ofsted report, visit reports.ofsted.gov.uk.
Crime Nearby
28/mo
Within ~1 mile (Police.uk)
Violent Crime
15/mo
54% of total
Air Quality
Good
NO₂: 6.7 µg/m³ · PM2.5: 7.1
Bus Stops
20
Within 500m
Nearest Station
Entrance
0.5km away
Source: Police.uk, DEFRA UK-Air, DfT NaPTAN. Based on the school's location — actual conditions may vary.
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Source: Department for Education / Ofsted. Data shown for context only — does not influence the Student Score. Small schools may show extreme percentages due to small sample sizes.